Harley Davidson Sportster 1200r

Model Sportster 1200r made by Harley Davidson got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .

On certain motorcycles, the front master brake cylinder assembly had been built with inadequate lubrication on the secondary cup. this could cause the sliding resistance of the piston to be excessive, which in turn could cause the return of the piston to be slow upon release of the brake.

Consequence Summary

The piston may not return completely. if this happens, the rear brake light could remain illuminated which could cause a crash or injuries.

Corrective Summary

Dealers will rebuild the master cylinder. the recall began on july 10, 2006. owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Notes

Harley-davidson recall no. 0125.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints

Fail date

miles

occurences

Purchase date

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

03/30/2008

13400

1

07/01/2006

Tl*the contact owned a 2004 harley davidson sportster. while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact applied the brake to slow down, but the brakes locked and never unlocked. the vehicle slid to a stop on its side and the contact sustained injuries. the motorcycle was severely damaged. there was no police report. the current and failure mileages were 13,400. updated 07/08/08. *bf updated *jb

06/30/2006

3500

3

08/01/2004

Dt*: the contact stated that a recall letter was received pertaining to the front master brake cylinder assembly. while driving at night, the back brake lights malfunctioned and would not warn vehicles traveling from behind the motorcycle that it was about to stop. the motorcycle was taken into the dealers for repairs and the part was unavailable. the manufacturer was contacted and they could not provide a time frame for when the parts would be available. the contact was waiting for over two months for remedy on the recall.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER

08/25/2006

17365

1

12/31/2004

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's brakes were inoperable. there was a nhtsa recall, #06v201000, regarding the master cylinder. the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available at the local dealership. the manufacturer confirmed the parts were not available.

07/08/2006

400

1

08/28/2005

Dt*: the contact stated nhtsa recall letter, #06v201000 was received regarding the master cylinder. the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available at the local dealership. the manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available. the vehicle has not exhibited problems relating to the recall defect.